Applying for a Job

What is one thing you should take with you when applying for a job? 

• Pencil
• Any color pen
• Black or Blue Pen
• Pink Glitter Gel Pen 

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When answering the question "which position are you interested in?" What is the most appropriate answer? 

• CEO
• Open
• Cashier
• General Manager

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It is always appropriate to write your social security number on a job application. 

• True
• False

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What is full-time? 

• 20 hours/week
• 35 hours/week
• 10 hours/week
• 40 hours/week

When answering the question, "salary requirements" what is the most appropriate answer? 

• negotiable
• minimum wage
• $10/hr
• $7.25/hr

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Is it appropriate to leave a question unanswered?

• Yes, They will understand.

• You can skip and come back to that answer later.

• If the answer does not apply to you, always write "n/a"

• All of the above

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If you are filling out a paper application, what are 3 things you should remember?

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What message are you sending your future employer if you do not follow directions and write in a section that says "office use only"?

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Marco is filling out a job application for a part-time food service job. The application asks him to list an expected pay amount, but Marco does not know what is typical and does not want to risk asking for too much or too little. Which of the following is recommended?

• He should leave the space blank

• He should write “anything”

• He should write “negotiable”

• He should write “do not know”

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Which of the following responses does the article say is most appropriate (assuming it is true) if a job application includes “reason for leaving” in the previous employment section?

• “Wanted more responsibility”

• “Personal reasons”

• “Conflict with co-workers”

• Leaving the space blank

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